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DR. KUSUM LUNIA AND
DR K M GANGWAL HONOURED WITH THE NEMICHAND JAIN AWARDS IN CHENAI
Two eminent
writers propagating the values of vegetarianism through literature have
been honoured with Dr. Nemichand Jain Memorial Awards at a function
organised by the Bhagwan Mahaveer Foundation at chennai. The Nemichand
Jain awards were given to Dr Kusum Lunia for her Hindi book, Shakahar
Shreshtaahar and Dr K M Gangwal for his work, "Vegetarianism - Healthy Way
of Life" . 'Vegetarianism have to be spread in the world which will help
people understand this noble way of lifestyle,' said N P Jain, former
diplomat and executive president, World Jain Confederation. Speaking at
the awards function, he said one has to cultivate reverence for all living
creatures as right to life was not just an exclusive privilege of human
beings alone, he said. 'There was a need to develop respect for the lives
of innocent creatures,' he averred. Expatiating on the subject further,
Jain said, however, vegetarianism should not be forced on the people.
'Though one is morally bound to propagate vegetarianism, care should be
taken that it is not forced on people. Rather they should be gently
persuaded to give up their unhealthy dietary habit,' he said. Dr
Jayanthilal Jain, chairman of the Awards Committee, said doctors should
advise their patients to change into vegetarian way of life for a healthy
and disease free life.